Which place is cheaper, Khao Yai National Park or Petra?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Petra or Khao Yai National Park?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Petra and Khao Yai National Park can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Petra or Khao Yai National Park?
Petra
Whether you're checking off the Seven Wonders of the World, or you're just a huge Indiana Jones fan, the city of Petra must be on your bucket list. The "rose red city, half as old as time," was the capital of the Nabataean kingdom in the 6th century BC. It was the center for trade and commerce until an earthquake took out buildings and destroyed their water management system. After this destruction, the city of Petra seemed to be lost to western civilization.
Khao Yai National Park
Adventurous travelers are always in search of new terrain to conquer. At over 2,000 square kilometers, Khao Yai National Park is Thailand's second largest national park, and just full of jungles to trek through. In the southwest of Thailand is a sanctuary of mountains and waterfalls.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Historical Tours in Jordan, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Jordan, The Best Adventure Tours to Thailand, and The Best Eco Tours in Thailand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPetra $125Khao Yai National Park $62
The average daily cost (per person) in Petra is $125, while the average daily cost in Khao Yai National Park is $62. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Petra and Khao Yai National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPetra $59Khao Yai National Park $36
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPetra $118Khao Yai National Park $72
Compare Hotels in Petra and Khao Yai National Park
Looking for a hotel in Petra or Khao Yai National Park? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Petra Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Petra $23Khao Yai National Park $14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Petra
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Petra:
- Private transfer Petra to/from Wadi Rum: $118
- Private Transfer from Petra City Hotels to Aqaba Airport: $93
- Private Transfer Petra to/from Wadi Rum: $135
- Private Transfer From Petra to Amman or Airport With Optional : $99
- Private Transfer Amman Airport to Petra or vice versa via the King's Highway: $120
- Private Transfer Amman Airport to Ma'in Hotel and vice versa: $73
- Private Departure Transfer: Petra Hotels to Amman Airport: $93
- Petra to Wadi Rum Private Transfer: $80
- Petra to Sheikh Hussein Crossing Border Private Transfer: $180
- Petra to Madaba Private Transfer: $140
- Petra to Aqaba South Beach Hotels Private Transfer: $110
- Petra Private Transfer to or from Aqaba: $105
Is it cheaper to fly into Petra or Khao Yai National Park?
Prices for flights to both Khao Yai National Park and Petra change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayPetra $38Khao Yai National Park $17
Typical Food Prices in Petra
Some typical examples of dining costs in Petra are as follows:
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Dinner for Two$12
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Juice$1.76
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Petra
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Petra.
- Cooking outside in little Petra between the Mountains. : $45
- Private Outdoor bedouin Dinner in Petra: $300
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Petra $47Khao Yai National Park $8.77
Typical Entertainment Prices in Petra
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Petra are as follows:
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Entry to Petra for One$71
Tours and Activities in Petra
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Petra are as follows:
- 3 Hour Horse Riding Adventure around the Petra Area: $145
- 3-hour Private Guided Tour In Petra with hotel pick up.: $75
- Petra Back Entrance Private Walking Tour: $215
- Private Back Trail Tour of Petra starting from the Monastery : $276
- Private Full-Day Tour to Petra and Wadi Rum from Dead Sea: $269
- Private Half-Day Tour of Petra with Lunch: $120
- Private Indiana-Jones Archeological Trail Tour: $90
- Private Petra Back Entrance Tour with Guide .: $140
- Wadi Rum Day Tour from Petra ending in Aqaba: $138
- Wadi Rum Private Tour from Petra with Martian and Star Wars Film Site: $173
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPetra $15Khao Yai National Park $11
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Petra and Khao Yai National Park, we can see that Petra is more expensive. And not only is Khao Yai National Park much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Petra is in Middle East and Khao Yai National Park is in Asia, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Khao Yai National Park would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Khao Yai National Park and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Petra would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Petra than you might in Khao Yai National Park.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Petra Expensive? and Is Khao Yai National Park Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Petra or Khao Yai National Park?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Petra or Khao Yai National Park in the Summer?
Both Khao Yai National Park and Petra during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Petra because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Khao Yai National Park year-round.
Khao Yai National Park gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Petra usually gets less rain in July than Khao Yai National Park. Petra gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Khao Yai National Park receives 315 mm (12.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
It's quite sunny in Petra. In the summer, Petra often gets more sunshine than Khao Yai National Park. Petra gets 384 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Khao Yai National Park receives 176 hours of full sun.
The heat can be very extreme in Petra. In the summer, Petra is a little warmer than Khao Yai National Park. Typically, the summer temperatures in Petra in July average around 33°C (91°F), and Khao Yai National Park averages at about 28°C (83°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPetra 33°C (91°F)Khao Yai National Park 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Petra or Khao Yai National Park in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Petra and Khao Yai National Park. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Petra year-round. Khao Yai National Park attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Khao Yai National Park receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Petra usually receives less rain than Khao Yai National Park. Petra gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Khao Yai National Park receives 173 mm (6.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Khao Yai National Park this time of the year. In Petra, it's very sunny this time of the year. Petra usually receives more sunshine than Khao Yai National Park during autumn. Petra gets 295 hours of sunny skies, while Khao Yai National Park receives 206 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Petra is generally around the same temperature as Khao Yai National Park. Daily temperatures in Petra average around 27°C (80°F), and Khao Yai National Park fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPetra 27°C (80°F)Khao Yai National Park 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Petra or Khao Yai National Park in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Petra as well as Khao Yai National Park. Petra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Khao Yai National Park throughout the year.
Petra usually gets more rain in January than Khao Yai National Park. Petra gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Khao Yai National Park receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Khao Yai National Park. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Petra this time of the year. In the winter, Petra often gets less sunshine than Khao Yai National Park. Petra gets 234 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Khao Yai National Park receives 276 hours of full sun.
Petra is much colder than Khao Yai National Park in the winter. The daily temperature in Petra averages around 15°C (59°F) in January, and Khao Yai National Park fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPetra 15°C (59°F)Khao Yai National Park 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Petra or Khao Yai National Park in the Spring?
Both Khao Yai National Park and Petra are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Petra throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Khao Yai National Park because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Khao Yai National Park. In April, Petra usually receives less rain than Khao Yai National Park. Petra gets 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Khao Yai National Park receives 128 mm (5.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
It's quite sunny in Khao Yai National Park. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Petra. Petra usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Khao Yai National Park during spring. Petra gets 282 hours of sunny skies, while Khao Yai National Park receives 262 hours of full sun in the spring.
In the spring, Petra is cooler than Khao Yai National Park. Typically, the spring temperatures in Petra in April average around 25°C (76°F), and Khao Yai National Park averages at about 30°C (87°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPetra 25°C (76°F)Khao Yai National Park 30°C (87°F)
Typical Weather for Khao Yai National Park and Petra
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 15°C (59°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (62°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (76°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 30°C (87°F) | 128 mm (5.1 in) |
| May | 28°C (83°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 30°C (85°F) | 225 mm (8.8 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 277 mm (10.9 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 315 mm (12.4 in) |
| Aug | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 385 mm (15.1 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (87°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 360 mm (14.2 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (80°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 173 mm (6.8 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (62°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.